The Leadership Narrative Network
What is the Leadership Narrative Network?
The Leadership Narrative Network (LEANN) is a vibrant community of business leaders and change-makers sharing insight and knowledge on building the influential businesses of tomorrow.
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Growing Your Business Is More Than Just An Art.
Storytelling is more than just an art. It's a science that can significantly enhance your impact and ROI, whether you're pitching to stakeholders or closing seven-figure deals. Engaging in this transformative process is even more powerful with a supportive community to guide you.
By signing up, you'll access a treasure trove of resources designed to boost your communication skills and strategic influence, from our weekly The Chronicles that discuss current and future business and leadership trends to our monthly newsletters packed with personal insights and expert advice.
A Truly Global Community
Connect, share ideas, and grow with a dynamic global community of leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators who are leveraging these strategies to make a tangible impact.
What Can I Expect In The Community?
Monthly Newsletters
Receive Mimi’s personal monthly newsletter, featuring narratives from her own journey, key lessons learned, and targeted advice to help you build and influence your own successful enterprise.
The Chronicles
Engage with our weekly The Chronicles to explore global business and leadership trends as well as tips, case studies, and exclusive content accessible only to our subscribers.
Live Industry Webinars (Coming Soon)
Unlock the expertise and insights of leading industry professionals through our engaging live webinars! Hosted by Mimi and her industry friends, you’ll get direct access to the wealth of knowledge and experience.
Who Is Mimi?
Mimi Kalinda is a distinguished creative expert with over 27 years of experience in reputation management, communications, and business development across Africa and key global markets.
A multi-award-winning professional & the powerhouse behind Storytelling & Leadership and Africa Communications Group, she excels in transforming complex projects from concept to completion with a profound passion for entrepreneurship, storytelling, and thought leadership.
Renowned for innovative strategies that generate both economic and social impact, Mimi has effectively led teams through challenging scenarios across diverse budget constraints in strategic communications, media, executive professional development, and the FMCG sectors.
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What People Are Saying
– Carla Szemzo, Vice Dean at IE Business School
“Mimi is one of the most passionate and inspiring leaders I’ve had the privilege to work with during my career. Her global expertise in Communication and Storytelling significantly enriched our classrooms. Last year, she was recognized as the Best Professor of the Public Speaking and Storytelling course by our IE MARCOM students, underscoring her outstanding leadership, teaching, and communication skills.”
– Jan Devos, Enterprise Sales Manager Belgium at LinkedIn
“Thank you for the very inspiring session that you hosted for the LinkedIn employees. I truly loved the session, the topics and your energy.”
– Anjani, COO at WOMHUB & WOMENG
“Our EGA (Economic Growth Accelerator) cohort were overwhelmed by the value from Storytelling and Leadership's Masterclass and Workshop sessions yesterday! Thank you for being you and all you bring to the partnership.”
Ellen Hermans, Senior Manager at LinkedIn Benelux
“Mimi's storytelling workshop at LinkedIn was an absolute game-changer. Her confidence and skillful teaching by example empowered us to connect with our audience like never before. Without a doubt, one of the best workshops I've attended in my career, and her tips continue to elevate my storytelling every day.”
– Elske Meines, Sales Manager, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions.
“Mimi is an amazing, inspiring leader. Under her guidance, our team gained invaluable insights in the art of storytelling. Mimi’s expertise as a coach empowered the LinkedIn Benelux team to embrace storytelling with confidence, fostering personal growth and development.”
